Rules for parting apples: -Twisting equals tears -No insertion or penetration -Thumbs are used for gripping, not for ripping -The correct way to present is this 👐
You got out bobbed, the more outlandish the more likely it's true, if he ever says I washed my car with a sponge & soapy water in a bucket, I wouldn't believe him, but if he said I've a group of trained gorillas that dip my car in the river like dunking a biscuit in a cup of tea, I'd believe him
Absolutely love watching you react to all the things you do, especially videos involving WILTY. The expressions on your faces & Jodi’s excitement at the end was amazing to see. Best wishes 👍
Parting Apple's is an old trick and I'm not surprised Bob has learned it over the years . The amazement on Greg and Richard's faces ( both well over 6 feet tall ) makes this one . Bob is a real character and a must see whenever he's on one of these shows .
Bob took notice and asked his Uncles and Aunts, I had two Uncles who could do that but never asked how. What a twit, entertaining on the simplest way is above and beyond. Bob is up there with Eric Morecambe and Tommy Cooper. And yes I know Eric was part of a double act, but Ernie knew it was his easy way that did it, and yes they were sticklers for rehearsing.
Just watched 6 series of Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse gone fishing ,36 episodes of pure genius entertainment bbc ,laughed and cried ,just 2 masters of comedy on river fishing adventures ,wonderful ,you’d love it ,
Loved the contrasting end to this one; Jodi’s face lighting up like a little kid “Nick! We need to do this, quickly go get some apples” 😂 Nick: “no I think we need to practice off camera” 😂
The lady laughing is Patsy Kensit, she was married to Liam Gallagher shortly after they became big but I remember her best for being in the movie Lethal Weapon 2 with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Her dad was friends with the infamous East London gangsters the Kray Twins and Reggie Ray was her godfather. Her dad was also involved in the Great Train Robbery back in 63 where over £2.5 million was stolen and like the Krays spawned tons of books and movies.
I wanna see the next 20 minutes after this was recorded, I am pretty sure Jodi rushed to the kitchen to try it maybe succeeding, maybe giving it to Nick and pestering him to do it for a while lol Seen this one a lot but always fun because almost everyone doubts it can be true. Great reaction as always, thank yous!
Thank you Nick, please keep making Jodie feel awkward lol (i love you both). Bob broke an apple again on Taskmaster a few years later, but the host, Greg Davies was less impressed, because he was on David's team in this episode, so had already seen him do that.
I used to work as a buyer for a greengrocers. Tasting a sample was routine daily and I used Bobs method. There is the odd stobborn one but generally it is easy.
Remember the rule of thumb is that the thumb is for gripping not for ripping 😂 I hope y’all try it. If you look at the apple around the stem you will see two sides are a bit higher than the other two sides. Those lumps are where you place your thumbs. It will split along the depression.
We used to do this all the time when I was younger, I’m so surprised they’d never heard of it - mind you I grew up in a farming community in Cumbria so big strong hands were the norm.
Prudishness has never more been a quality than today, in a world that likes to publish its every intimate and personal detail. I find Jodi’s sensitivities endearing. And she’s not alone.
Bob is the real life most interesting man in the world..guy was on TV 30 years ago doing some crazy wild stuf...hes a real life comedy rockstar. grew up watching him and Vic Reeves
I remember seeing this WITLY live and thinking, no way that is impossible, which Bob proves he can actualy do, and does! About a year later on, on another British TV show, an American who I think was Hawiian said she can break open a coconut with her bare hands... and again she did it! That was even more amazing than the apple!
I had tea at my friends house when I was a kid and his mum (who was a tiny woman) tore an apple in half exactly like this and gave us a piece each to share. I told this story for years and no one believed me until this show came out and they saw Bob do it!
Bob is so special. I was 34 years old when I realised a human smaller than me could tear an apple in half… I still don’t understand how he’s the only person I’ve ever heard talk about this aswell.. He’s a time traveller or something man I swear.
Apples have 2 bulges/bumps at the top either side of the stalk, make sure your hands are on these bumps and you are pulling apart to split the apple between the bumps.
Bob doesn't tell lies, the things that man as done is out of this world. He grew up in the times when anything went as children to keep yourselves entertained
I live alone and was watching this with half of the room in pitch dark. Imagine how high I jumped when I heard a little girl's voice at 05:53. It took me a while to realise it was from the video...😳😂
I used to crack walnuts with one hand, thumb and forefinger...only took half second...ended up having to break them open for a few workmates or work buddies at work, might try the apple
Once I first saw this clip (as you can imagine) - I tried and it damn well worked! I can just imagine, one of you going to the class and saying: "I'm not in good mood today" pick an apple from case and crack it open... Looking around - who's the nxt smartass, LOL
On another apple note the Roman Emperor Nero could poke his finger straight through an unpeeled apple...My God men do think about the Roman Empire a lot 😮
My grandfather did this numerous times when I was young,it impressed the hell out of us. Then we would try and fail every time ,I have done it as an adult for my niece and nephew, they had the same look of disbelief on their faces as we did !
Oh dear Nick when are you going to get anything right ? Time to throw in the towel i think. I tend to agree though. Even though he did it i would like to examine the apple first, it seems unbelievable. Right again beautiful lady ❤
Go for it, Jodi. Remember, twisting means tears. You too will be pulling apples in half.
The thumbs are for gripping not for ripping 👍🍎
"parting apples" is the technical term
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Rules for parting apples:
-Twisting equals tears
-No insertion or penetration
-Thumbs are used for gripping, not for ripping
-The correct way to present is this 👐
@@annother3350 Yep, that's what it's called in the trade.
Bob is a national treasure ! Great reaction, thank you
The best part of this entire clip is Greg Davies' face when Bob finally does it. He is a 6'8'' behemoth with the face of an excited child.
I agree Jodie's face was a picture and screaming it's a perfect Perfect split, was a joy to behold.
You got out bobbed, the more outlandish the more likely it's true, if he ever says I washed my car with a sponge & soapy water in a bucket, I wouldn't believe him, but if he said I've a group of trained gorillas that dip my car in the river like dunking a biscuit in a cup of tea, I'd believe him
Bob would SO have gorillas wash his car. He's do it just cuz he thought they could.
Absolutely love watching you react to all the things you do, especially videos involving WILTY. The expressions on your faces & Jodi’s excitement at the end was amazing to see. Best wishes 👍
When Nick said lie, my heart sank. Now I know how Yoda felt in the swamp scene.
😂😂😂
Parting Apple's is an old trick and I'm not surprised Bob has learned it over the years . The amazement on Greg and Richard's faces ( both well over 6 feet tall ) makes this one . Bob is a real character and a must see whenever he's on one of these shows .
Yeah, if I can do it, most dudes can.
The other good one for impressing drunk people is ripping a telephone-directory in half with your bare hands... all in the technique.
Apples*
You don't need to put an apostrophe there. What is it with people shoving unnecessary apostrophes everywhere?
Bob took notice and asked his Uncles and Aunts, I had two Uncles who could do that but never asked how. What a twit, entertaining on the simplest way is above and beyond. Bob is up there with Eric Morecambe and Tommy Cooper. And yes I know Eric was part of a double act, but Ernie knew it was his easy way that did it, and yes they were sticklers for rehearsing.
@@blackdragoncyrus The classic "Greengrocers apostrophe", in the true sense :)
Just watched 6 series of Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse gone fishing ,36 episodes of pure genius entertainment bbc ,laughed and cried ,just 2 masters of comedy on river fishing adventures ,wonderful ,you’d love it ,
Loved the contrasting end to this one; Jodi’s face lighting up like a little kid “Nick! We need to do this, quickly go get some apples” 😂
Nick: “no I think we need to practice off camera” 😂
Imagine them practising off camera! Funny.
That needs to be on camera for a reaction🤣👍
It was great.
I'm so looking forward to your next WILTY video, guys - the one where you, too, are parting apples like Bob.
This was the one I was waiting for you to react. Incredible
The lady laughing is Patsy Kensit, she was married to Liam Gallagher shortly after they became big but I remember her best for being in the movie Lethal Weapon 2 with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Her dad was friends with the infamous East London gangsters the Kray Twins and Reggie Ray was her godfather. Her dad was also involved in the Great Train Robbery back in 63 where over £2.5 million was stolen and like the Krays spawned tons of books and movies.
It's so nice to see you enjoying fun with Bob.
So good, and so funny😂😂❤️❤️love Jodi for wanting to try to do it immediately 👍🏽👍🏽
I wanna see the next 20 minutes after this was recorded, I am pretty sure Jodi rushed to the kitchen to try it maybe succeeding, maybe giving it to Nick and pestering him to do it for a while lol
Seen this one a lot but always fun because almost everyone doubts it can be true. Great reaction as always, thank yous!
I do this every day. It even works with a rock hard Granny Smith. It's more technique than strength. And yes, it breaks into 2 near perfect halves.
Thank you Nick, please keep making Jodie feel awkward lol (i love you both). Bob broke an apple again on Taskmaster a few years later, but the host, Greg Davies was less impressed, because he was on David's team in this episode, so had already seen him do that.
Loved Bob's "Oh, yeah! You were there!"
Patsi Kensit there from Leathal Weapon 2. She played a South African.
I've seen a produce manager do the exact same with an apple in a local supermarket.
I used to work as a buyer for a greengrocers. Tasting a sample was routine daily and I used Bobs method. There is the odd stobborn one but generally it is easy.
Sweetcorns are also deceptively easy to snap in half
I love u 2! Your the first thing I watch when waking up, puts me in a great mood for the day!
I’m so happy!
I EFFING DID IT! LOL. wtf I feel like Hercules lmao
'Frighteningly powerful hands, that I found out to my own cost'. David's a naughty boy.
Remember the rule of thumb is that the thumb is for gripping not for ripping 😂 I hope y’all try it. If you look at the apple around the stem you will see two sides are a bit higher than the other two sides. Those lumps are where you place your thumbs. It will split along the depression.
I have a colleague who does this very casually when he is having an apple at lunch.
Bob is magic 😄You mentioning Austin Powers makes me want to watch them all again - I love those movies so much!
Well, we know what the next video has to be - Jodie splitting the apple.
We used to do this all the time when I was younger, I’m so surprised they’d never heard of it - mind you I grew up in a farming community in Cumbria so big strong hands were the norm.
That pure excitement when he did it was amazing 😁
Lol, good video, thank you, Bob never disappoints. Do it, gotta see you guys attempt the bare handed apple split, I would deffo watch that!!! 8-)
That took a lot more strength and effort than I thought it would.
Yes! I definitely want to see you both have a go breaking an apple. I've not tried yet but plan to.
David Mitchell must have been sitting on a cushion, Richard Osman to his left is 6' 7" and Gregg Davis is 6' 8"
Prudishness has never more been a quality than today, in a world that likes to publish its every intimate and personal detail. I find Jodi’s sensitivities endearing. And she’s not alone.
Thank you. 🩶
No matter how outlandish,Bob’s probably done it😊
You said yourself "the rule of thumb" 🤣
Yes memorizing the lyrics to a sing and performing your own dentistry are the same thing lol
Bob is the real life most interesting man in the world..guy was on TV 30 years ago doing some crazy wild stuf...hes a real life comedy rockstar.
grew up watching him and Vic Reeves
And yet to this day I've still never tried to do this myself with an apple lol
Absolutely love you guys! Jodie's reaction is priceless ! Her excitement is like a child on Christmas morning lol
Love Bob! He has the BEST stories on WILTY.
Imagine having Bob as your uncle growing up.
I remember seeing this WITLY live and thinking, no way that is impossible, which Bob proves he can actualy do, and does!
About a year later on, on another British TV show, an American who I think was Hawiian said she can break open a coconut with her bare hands... and again she did it! That was even more amazing than the apple!
At 7:02, as soon as Lee catches the apple, Bob pretends to split it, but he didn't have it yet. 🙂
I could not see a way that it was possible to split an apple by hand so I instantly said it was a lie, even seeing him do it is still incredible
"we have to practice first" lol
Never go against bob lol
Yes you have to try it. 🍎🍏
Greg's reaction makes the video. He's got a new hero :)
I had tea at my friends house when I was a kid and his mum (who was a tiny woman) tore an apple in half exactly like this and gave us a piece each to share. I told this story for years and no one believed me until this show came out and they saw Bob do it!
Bob is so special. I was 34 years old when I realised a human smaller than me could tear an apple in half…
I still don’t understand how he’s the only person I’ve ever heard talk about this aswell..
He’s a time traveller or something man I swear.
Apples have 2 bulges/bumps at the top either side of the stalk, make sure your hands are on these bumps and you are pulling apart to split the apple between the bumps.
I cant remember wgen, but I had seen this done a couple of times before. I knew when I first saw t he should be able to, and he did.
Jodi's reaction was brilliant.
The moral of this story is, Never underestimate a Brit with an Apple!
You've got to try it Nick....the boss has spoken 😂😂😂
Bob doesn't tell lies, the things that man as done is out of this world. He grew up in the times when anything went as children to keep yourselves entertained
I remember my dad being able to do this as one of his party tricks, so I knew it was possible. It's certainly not easy though, I can't do it!
In the 50s in glasgow lots of greengrocers would do this for the kids.
😂🤣😂 ever doubt Bob, unless he’s lying😂🤣😂🇬🇧
My dad used to it. Freaked me out when I first saw it 😮😊
Do it, the feeling is magnificent!
Proper British legend….. National Treasure
This is how you win a lady's heart. Break an apple in half in front of her and she will instantly be smitten 😁
I live alone and was watching this with half of the room in pitch dark.
Imagine how high I jumped when I heard a little girl's voice at 05:53. It took me a while to realise it was from the video...😳😂
Jodi’s a teacher but doesn’t look exhausted with bags under her eyes. 😮
Twisting equals tears. Thumbs for gripping not ripping. Remember that and you too will be parting apples.
If you can find it, Jo Brand cake story. Really funny, and it broke David 😅
Thumbs are for gripping not for ripping Jodi
I used to crack walnuts with one hand, thumb and forefinger...only took half second...ended up having to break them open for a few workmates or work buddies at work, might try the apple
I just imagine them like "where did you put the cracker?" then you walk in "I'm here when you need me"
Still waiting for your video of you guys splitting an apple apart.
I can peel a banana with my bare hands 💪
Don't be ridiculous, no you can't.
You have a bad memory ,rememberdavid giving the spoilers 😁
Once I first saw this clip (as you can imagine) - I tried and it damn well worked!
I can just imagine, one of you going to the class and saying: "I'm not in good mood today" pick an apple from case and crack it open... Looking around - who's the nxt smartass, LOL
On another apple note the Roman Emperor Nero could poke his finger straight through an unpeeled apple...My God men do think about the Roman Empire a lot 😮
Patsy Kensit’s laughter 😂
I found out I could do this after watching this clip..give it a try it's easier than you think!
0:39 So disappointed when Nick didn't launch into Barenaked Ladies.
I'm watching this with headphones on and at 5:54 I genuinely thought there was a kid in my house lol
That caught me out too
You both have great ears to hear one of our kids!
We British love Mortimer tales.
So many people claiming to be able to do this. I have never seen anyone , before Bob, even attempting it. And I used to work in Produce
My grandfather did this numerous times when I was young,it impressed the hell out of us. Then we would try and fail every time ,I have done it as an adult for my niece and nephew, they had the same look of disbelief on their faces as we did !
You don't twist an apple to pull it apart the same reason you DO twist a rope: - twisted fibres builds friction and locks the fibres in place.
Remember….the thumbs are for gripping, not ripping!!
It's true........... Because I can do it 😂 😂😂😂😂
Half point to you Nick. You knew you’d be wrong 😊
Don't challenge the missus to do this, she'll make you do it and fail after she completes the task.
Don’t bother guessing, it’s Bob - it’s always true!
I’ve been able to do that since I was a teenager. I’m 65 now but not tried it in a long time….
Why didn't you finish paying the clip?
I've never 'parted' an apple either. I've cleared 5 hours on Wednesday to practice. 😂
If it was a softer fruit it wouldn't work, because it would just squish - pears, plums, peaches, oranges. It has to be apples.
Nick "it's impossible" lol
Never doubt bob!
you should watch his show Gone Fishing!
Chanel name checks out
Dont ever doubt Bob
I can do this, some types are harder than others, golden delicious are the easiest.
Oh dear Nick when are you going to get anything right ? Time to throw in the towel i think.
I tend to agree though. Even though he did it i would like to examine the apple first, it seems unbelievable.
Right again beautiful lady
❤
i stand corrected.. i just googled this and on there they actually give instructions on how todo this and it is exactlyas bob says....well well
I'm pleased that Nick‘s a Miyagi loyalist.😀
I think you need an apple size appropriate to size of your hands. if the apple is too small for them you cant apply enough force.